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#1317 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 35% in state

Rutledge Hall Elem School

Elementary School · Lincolnwood Sd 74 · Lincolnwood, IL

A Lincolnwood Sd 74 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6850 N East Prairie Rd, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$26,278
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Rutledge Hall Elem School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Rutledge Hall Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 80Very Walkable
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,662/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincolnwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,950

Median home value

$475,400

Median rent

$3,501/mo

College educated

56.8%

Homeownership

84.4%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Solomon Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–80.8 mi338Compare →
East Prairie Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–80.9 mi515Compare →
Knapp School and YeshivaPrivate · tuition7.7private1–120.9 mi103Compare →
Decatur Classical Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.7K–81.1 mi329Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lincolnwood Sd 74

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$26,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rutledge Hall Elem School is listed in Lincolnwood SD 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rutledge Hall Elem School

Rutledge Hall Elem School is a public elementary school in Lincolnwood, IL, part of Lincolnwood Sd 74, serving approximately 371 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,317 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rutledge Hall Elem School

What grades does Rutledge Hall Elem School serve?

Rutledge Hall Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Rutledge Hall Elem School?

Rutledge Hall Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Hall Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Hall Elem School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rutledge Hall Elem School rank in IL?

Rutledge Hall Elem School ranks #1,317 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Rutledge Hall Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rutledge Hall Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Rutledge Hall Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rutledge Hall Elem School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rutledge Hall Elem School a charter school?

No, Rutledge Hall Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rutledge Hall Elem School a Title I school?

No, Rutledge Hall Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
371
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
Area population (ZIP 60712)
13,179
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
43.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60712; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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